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Exporting & Importing Alerts

Export individual alerts to share with other streamers, backup specific configurations, or transfer to another computer. You can choose to include or exclude platform accounts.

Quick Start Guide​

Exporting an Alert​

  1. Go to the Alerts tab.
  2. Find the alert you want to export.
  3. Click the three dots (⋮) menu on the right.
  4. Select "Export".
  5. Choose which platforms to include (if any).
  6. Choose a save location and filename.
  7. Click Save.

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With or Without Accounts

You can export just the alert configuration, or include specific platform accounts (with credentials). Use this to share alerts while controlling what gets shared.

The exported alert contains:

  • Everything from configuration-only export
  • Optionally: selected platform credentials

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Credentials in Exports

When including platform accounts, you're exporting platform API tokens, OAuth credentials, and webhook keys. Only share with people you trust!

  1. Check "Password Protect" in the export dialog.
  2. Enter a strong password.
  3. Share the password separately (not in the same message/email).

Encryption: AES-256-GCM

Remember Your Password

No password recovery available. Store it in a password manager!

Importing an Alert​

  1. Go to the Alerts tab.
  2. Click "Import Alert" button at the top.
  3. Select the exported alert file (.json).
  4. If password-protected, enter the password.
  5. Review the preview showing:
    • Alert name and settings
    • Included platforms (if any)
  6. Select which accounts to import (if export included them).
  7. Click "Import".

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Common Use Cases​

Sharing Alert Templates​

Scenario: You created an awesome donation alert and want to share it publicly.

Steps:

  1. Export alert without accounts.
  2. Share file on Discord, forums, or GitHub.
  3. Users import and connect their own platforms.

Safe to share: No credentials, just configuration.

Backing Up Specific Alerts​

Scenario: You're testing major changes to an alert and want a safety net.

Steps:

  1. Export the alert with accounts (if you need the connected platforms).
  2. Save to local drive.
  3. Test your changes.
  4. If it breaks, import the backup.

Quick restore: Import creates a new alert, original stays safe.

Transferring to Another Computer​

Scenario: Setting up TipLink on a streaming PC.

Steps:

  1. Export alerts with accounts from main PC.
  2. Use password protection.
  3. Transfer files via USB or cloud.
  4. Import on streaming PC.

Result: Identical alerts with working platform connections.

Collaborating With Team Members​

Scenario: Your editor needs the same alerts as you.

Steps:

  1. Export with accounts you're comfortable sharing.
  2. Password-protect the export.
  3. Share file + password separately.
  4. They import and both have working alerts.

Flexible: Choose exactly which platforms to include per person.

Troubleshooting​

Import Failed: Invalid Alert File​

Causes:

  • File corrupted
  • Not a TipLink alert export
  • Wrong file version
  • Manually edited JSON broke structure

Fix: Re-export from source, don't manually edit JSON.

Import Failed: Incorrect Password​

Causes:

  • Wrong password entered
  • Typo (passwords are case-sensitive)
  • File corrupted

Fix: Double-check password and try again.

Imported Platforms Don't Work​

Causes:

  • Platform tokens expired
  • Platform changed (Twitch username changed, etc.)
  • Platform no longer exists

Fix: Re-connect to the account in question within "Platforms"

FAQ​

Can I export multiple alerts at once?​

Not individually. For multiple alerts, use Settings → Export Full Backup instead.

Will importing affect my existing alerts?​

No! Imports create NEW alerts with new IDs. Your existing alerts remain untouched.

Do I need the same platforms installed to import?​

No, any included accounts will be imported automatically and assigned to the new alert. If no accounts are included, these fields will remain blank to select your own accounts.

Can I edit exported JSON manually?​

Yes, but risky. One syntax error breaks the import. Only for advanced users.

No. Alert export file produced in versions older than v1.5.0 are not compatible with later versions.